Car Buyer's Guide

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a five-seat executive SUV for buyers who want a large Benz with petrol-hybrid power rather than a seven-seat brief. In Malaysia, the V167 facelift range starts from RM498,888 with the GLE400e AMG Line plug-in hybrid, with the GLE 450 4Matic AMG Line CKD sitting above it.

GLE in 2026 — what's new

In 2026, the Malaysian V167 facelift range runs as a two-variant line-up: GLE400e AMG Line and GLE 450 4Matic AMG Line CKD. The newest local addition is the GLE400e PHEV, a 2.0-litre turbo plug-in hybrid with up to 108 km of EV range. Wider GLE developments include a full-width Superscreen for the 2026 GLE/GLS facelift, while AMG versions move into flat-plane-crank V8 and 585 PS plug-in hybrid territory.

Variants (2)

RM498,888–RM528,888 · est. from RM5,095/mo

Which variant to buy

Most buyers should start with the GLE400e AMG Line at RM498,888. It is the cheaper car and gets plug-in hybrid running, which matters if home or office charging is part of the routine. The GLE 450 4Matic AMG Line CKD costs RM528,888. The RM30,000 gap buys the larger 2,999 cc petrol hybrid powertrain and 375 hp instead of the GLE400e’s 1,999 cc unit and 248 hp. Both are five-seaters with conventional automatic gearboxes.

Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • High-tech Silver Metallic
  • MANUFAKTUR Opalite White Pearl
  • MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Bright Metallic
  • Polar White Metallic

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Verdict

The GLE is priced at the upper end of the mainstream executive SUV fight: it costs more than the BMW X5 from RM469,800, Lexus RX from RM468,888 and Volkswagen Touareg from RM384,972, while the GLE400e sits just under the Lotus Eletre from RM499,000. Buy it for a big Mercedes-Benz SUV with a choice of plug-in hybrid or higher-output petrol hybrid power. It is not the cheaper way into this class.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE resale value

What a used GLE holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.

A three-year-old GLE holds about 55% of its original value — weaker than the market average of 64%. The slower the line falls, the better it holds its value.
0% 50% 100% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Age (years)
Mercedes-Benz GLE Market average
Year Trade guide Typical asking Holds
2026 RM895,900 100%
2025 RM758,700 87%
2024 RM619,050 71%
2023 RM479,100 55%
2022 RM353,200 54%
2021 RM329,300 51%
2020 RM318,300 49%
2019 RM247,000 39%
2018 RM195,450 32%
2017 RM172,300 29%

Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.

Generations

Rivals to consider

same class, similar money

Mercedes-Benz GLE FAQ

How much is the Mercedes-Benz GLE in Malaysia?

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced from RM498,888 for the GLE400e AMG Line to RM528,888 for the GLE 450 4Matic AMG Line CKD.

Which Mercedes-Benz GLE variant should I buy?

Pick the GLE400e AMG Line if you can charge regularly and want the lower price. Choose the GLE 450 4Matic AMG Line CKD if you want the larger 2,999 cc engine and 375 hp output.

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLE a plug-in hybrid?

The GLE400e AMG Line is a petrol plug-in hybrid with a 1,999 cc engine and up to 108 km of EV range. The GLE 450 4Matic AMG Line CKD is a petrol hybrid.

How many seats does the Mercedes-Benz GLE have?

Both Malaysian Mercedes-Benz GLE variants have five seats. There is no seven-seat variant in the current V167 facelift line-up covered here.

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